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Howard University - Summer Health Professions Education Program

City: 
Washington DC
State: 
Washington D.C.
Category: 
Summer
Type: 
Research

The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at Howard University provides an outstanding academically enriched program that contributes to a culture of health and promotes diversity in health care. The program is designed to strengthen the academic proficiency and overall professional school readiness of talented students from groups that are disadvantaged and traditionally underrepresented in the health care professions.

A major goal of the SHPEP is to prepare the next generation of healthcare providers for their role in advancing the health of all communities throughout the U.S.A. Scholars gain a unique insight to the health professions through a rigorous, team-based, interprofessional, and culturally competent curriculum.

The program invites everyone to apply, especially those from all minority, socioeconomically, and/or educationally disadvantaged groups that are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare, and serving underserved communities.

Eligibility: 
SHPEP is exclusively for current freshman and sophomore college students. Students are required to have U.S. citizenship, hold a permanent visa (not student visa), or be DACA recipient in order to join the program. Students will be provided with housing, breakfast and dinner, and a stipend that will cover the costs for the program.
Duration: 
6 weeks
Deadline: 
Early March
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